Be an angel

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Give a child a gift this holiday season. The 2013 Holiday Program provides Angel Tree gifts to families experiencing financial hardship during the holiday season. Families whose sponsor is an E5 and below, or civilians in grades GS6 or below, may be recipients of Angel Tree gifts.  To nominate families,Continue Reading

Car seat rules in Germany

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Germany like most other countries in the EU has strict rules over children’s car seats. These are imperative to keep infants and young children as safe as possible when traveling in a motor vehicle. The specific printed regulations on car seats can be found under paragraph 1a in the roadContinue Reading

Sad Clown

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I grew up in the 1950’s, when the great clowns were still alive and stirring in the American psyche; Chaplin gave use his movie tribute to clowns, Limelight;  Buster Keaton was still actively pratfalling on live television; the Three Stooges were still cranking out their slapstick sonatas; and professional circusContinue Reading

Halloween costume ideas

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When it comes to events such as Halloween that require fancy dress, you can sometimes find yourself so overwhelmed with ideas that you actually end up with none. There are so many events across the year that may be suitable for everything from zoo animals to Alice in Wonderland fancy dress costumes. The possibilitiesContinue Reading

PCSing to Germany

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Take a look at these helpful websites to make your move and settling in a little easier. You’re going to love being stationed in Europe! Great food, friendly people, road trips, inexpensive flights to other countries, and the largest American military community outside of the U.S.!Continue Reading

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Getting involved in the community is one of the best ways to meet new people and settle in after a PCS.  Here are a few tips for finding the perfect volunteer opportunity while you’re stationed in Germany: Give your time and creative skills for a good cause Prepare meals forContinue Reading